Natural Disasters in La Salle, MN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
23.9
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
26.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
41.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
56.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 76.1 |
| Drought | 75.3 |
| Cold Wave | 68.0 |
| Strong Wind | 55.9 |
| Hail | 54.8 |
| Tornado | 44.4 |
| Heat Wave | 41.6 |
| Ice Storm | 37.2 |
| Landslide | 21.8 |
| Lightning | 17.4 |
| Earthquake | 10.7 |
| Wildfire | 9.2 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
13
Most Recent
Flood
Jun 2024
Most Common Type
Flood
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2024 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 7, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 12, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORM, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 5, 2018 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 21, 2014 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Oct 13, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jan 16, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Jun 11, 1993 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Apr 18, 1969 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Apr 11, 1965 | Flood | FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
183
Total IA Distributed
$787,237
Repair/Replace
$395,170
Rental Assistance
$38,460
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4797 | 171 | $702,552 | $3,159 |
| DR-4531 | 12 | $84,685 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
16
Total Claims Paid
$1,146,775
Avg Claim Payout
$71,673
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,351,670
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
162
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4442 | Flood | 31 | $1,451,899 |
| DR-1941 | Severe Storm(s) | 56 | $582,562 |
| DR-4797 | Flood | 33 | $555,622 |
| DR-4390 | Flood | 29 | $357,839 |
| DR-4113 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $329,726 |
| DR-4182 | Flood | 8 | $53,441 |
| DR-4658 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $20,579 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$317,106
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $294,000 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $23,106 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
La Salle has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, drought, cold wave. The area has had 13 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (6 declarations). 16 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,351,670 in public assistance recovery funding. $787,237 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.